The company originally intended to achieve LEED Silver certification, but exceeded the initial expectations, the release stated.

Some of the sustainable elements in the construction include: Rainwater collection, water-efficient fixtures, utilizing recycled building materials and on-site recycling, the release noted.

Additional factors that led to LEED Gold certification are the building''s proximity to public transportation, bike racks to promote self-powered transportation and the diversion of construction waste from landfills, the release added.